Go go gadgets! Implementing a technology collection for staff use
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Go Go Gadgets
Greg SyferdColumbus Metropolitan Library
Jessi Crim-WeithmanWesterville Public Library
Back to the FutureGadgets of 1983
The mobile device will be the primary connection tool
to the Internet for most people in the world by 2020.
-The Pew Internet & American Life project
Kindle
• Amazon, Second Generation, $360• 10.2 ounces, 1/3” thick• Holds 1500 books• E Ink Technology
Libraries circulating?!?Howe Public Library (NH), Sparta Public Library (NJ),Mequon Library (WI)
eReader
• Sony, $300• 9 ounces, 1/3” thick• Holds 160 ebooks with
expandable memory• E Ink technology• Sony eBook Store
Play Away
• Pre-loaded content• Runs on AAA batteries• Sold through book vendors• Launched in 2006
Currently circulate at over 20K libraries
Netbooks/Sub-Notebooks
• ASUS Eee PC 1000• 7+ hrs battery life• Amazon, $389
•Dell Inspiron Mini 9•Just 2lbs•Starts at $279
One Laptop per Child (OLPC)
• Low cost, open source• “Give one, Get one” program• Over 1 million orders
•Access for children in third world countries•Similar Intel Classmate
Micro PC
• Sony VAIO, UX Series, $2300
• Operates on Vista Business
• 1.2 lbs, 4.5” screen
Library uses: Westerville Public Library for inventory
Surface Computing
• Touch screen technology
• Manipulate digital objects
• Device recognition
• Preview
Smart Table
• SmartTech.com, $8000• Interactive white board• Classroom and Corporate
versions
• Preview
Mimio Interactive Xi
• Create a touch screen computer anywhere!
• Requires a projector & PC
• About $750
TV Wallpaper
• Ultra-thin OLED panels
• Toshiba, GE and Sony are working on it… years away?
iPods
• Nano, $150 (8G)-$200 (16G)• Classic, $250 (120G)• Touch, $229 (8G)- $399 (32G)• iTunes• Overdrive, MP3 access
Library uses: storytimes, walking tours, podcasting
Slot Music
• SanDisk, $20 player; $15 music• Slot Radio, $99. Pre-loaded with Bill
Boards top 1000 songs• Hmmmm….
Movies on the Go
• myvu, $300• Projects 640x480 resolution screen• Connects to iPhone, Zune, DVD
players, camcorders, etc.
Sonic Chair
• Listen to music without headphones
• iPod and computer integration
• Approx. $7500• Comes in 35 fun colors
iPhone
• $199 (8GB,) $299 (16GB)
• AT&T plans $69.99 - $129.99
• Music, video, games, phone, camera…in your hand
iPhone Apps25K and counting
Catalogs for iPhone
• World Cat Mobile, Pilotwww.worldcat.org/m
• Air Pac, III in development
catalog.westervillelibrary.org:91
Windows Mobile
• Variety of devices (Samsung, Palm)
• Version 6.5 mid-2009, 7.0 next year
Blackberry
• Storm, $200• Requires service plan• Corporate device
• Nokia, 51%• Apple, 17%• RIM, 15%
-3Q 2008 Stats
Email on the Go
•Peek, $50-80•Unlimited mobile email and text•No hassle set-up•Monthly service, $19.95
Vocera
• Wireless, hands-free voice communication
• Prevalent in medical industry• Database driven• Strictly business application
Installed at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Seattle Public, Orange County (FL)
Camcorders
• Flip Ultra, $150• Built in flash memory, 1 hour• USB quick connection
• Canon FS100, $430
• Removable Compact Flash memory
Truly Personalized!
A Truly Visual Search
Portable Printing
• Dell Wasabi PZ310, $150• Bluetooth compatible• Zink Imaging, Zero Ink Paper
• 2x3 prints
• Averages $.50 a print
LiveScribe Digital Pen
• 1G, $200 or 2G, $250• Records audio linked to what you write• Search words in
handwritten notes• Requires special paper
Micro Projectors
• 3M Mpro 110, $360• 5.6 ounces
• .9"H x 2"W x 4.5"D• LED technology• Rechargeable battery-powered, 1 hour• Generally poor reviews so far
Bio Recognition
• Fujitsu Vein-Pattern Recognition• Mouse embedded Palm Secure,
$340• 99.9992% accurate
Library uses: Buffalo Public Library (NY) Naperville Public Library (IL) both experimented but abandoned finger print scans
External drives
• Smaller and smaller• More and more space
• Western Digital MyBook, 1 TB, $120
• Western Digital, MyPassport, 320G, $80
Data Clouds
Access to data anytime, anywhere…any device!
Wii
• Amazon, $249• Games, $50• Dozens of accessories
Library uses: Game room, programs, circulation?
Portable Gaming
• Nintendo DSI• Sony PSP• About $180
•Games, music, movies•Wi-Fi•Photos
Webkinz
• Ages 6-13• Ganz• Adoption codes unlock virtual sidekick
• One year subscription with each pet
Funkeys
• Ages 8 and up• Mattel• Requires starter kit
• Purchase singles to unlock new zones, ~$5 each
• Plugs in via USB
Camera for Kids
• Fisher Price, $50• Ages 3 and up• 64MB Internal memory holds 500 images
• USB connection
• Waterproof
Lego Mindstorms NXT
• Build your own robot, $250• Program the robot with
software• Ages 10 and up
CML’s Linden Branch STEM (Science Techology Engineering Math) program
Toys in General
• Fisher-Price Imaginext Spike, $150• 27” tall• Runs on 3 AA batteries• Audience 3-7 years
Build a Gadget
• Modular, open source system for building devices
• Bug Labs BUGbase, $250
Minds at Work
• Sixth Sense: Wearable, gestural device• MIT Development• Prototype System, $350 to build
Preview
Questions?
To access today’s presentation online:
http://slideshare.com/weithman
Thank you!
Jessi Crim-Weithman
Assoc Director Support Services
Westerville Public Library
[email protected] Syferd
Systems Administration Manager
Columbus Metropolitan Library